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Bansemer Family History

Bansemer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bandemer, Gansemer, Gensemer, Besemer, Balmer, Manser, Banse, Banker

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Where is the Bansemer family from?

You can see how Bansemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansemer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bansemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Bansemer families living in Banffshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bansemer's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Bansemer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bansemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Store Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bansemer. 50% of Bansemer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bansemer women worked as a Store Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bansemer were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Manager
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Bansemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bansemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansemer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Bansemer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Bansemer. For the veterans among your Bansemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansemer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bansemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bansemer in 1959 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansemer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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